Part-Time MSW Program

MSW Part-Time Options Starting Fall 2020

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Three part-time options so you can proceed at your own pace.

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students

Part-time option provides balance for studies, work, family and other commitments.

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faculty

Smaller class sizes offer opportunities to work closely with your instructors.

Students admitted to the part-time MSW program complete all degree requirements within four years.

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“In my late 20s, I was thinking about becoming a therapist – I have a minor in psychology – but I became an Episcopal priest instead. I’ve been a priest for 13 years, but as churches have gotten smaller they can’t afford full time priests, and more clergy are working part time. Recently, I felt called to my original idea of providing therapeutic services. Getting an MSW through the part-time program gives me the flexibility to continue to serve smaller churches and keep working while I get my degree.”

Ian Twiss Part-time and MicroMasters MSW Student

“After high school, I spent four years in the Marine Corps before getting a bachelor’s in psychology and criminology. Since 2014, I’ve worked at U-M as a housing security officer.

I’ve realized that my work in the dorms – and in the military – was very much in line with social work, I was just wearing a uniform while I did it. At the beginning, I couldn’t go to school full time because of finances. The part-time program allowed me to pursue my MSW at U-M. I grew up locally, I’ve always loved U-M, and it is the number one school of social work, but I wouldn’t have been able to attend without the part time option.”

Robert Quillen Part-time MSW Student

“I work in Michigan Athletics as an academic counselor. I support 80 student-athletes to achieve their academic goals, but really it’s social work – they bring their whole lives into the office.The part-time MSW program allows me to continue doing a job I love, while pursuing a skill set that is really important. I add value to the work I do by thinking about the whole person, and that perspective strengthens my ability to support successful student-athletes.”

Sara Rechnitzer Part-time MSW Student